A nipple discharge can also be normal in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, especially during the reproductive years. For example, in women, fondling, suckling, irritation from clothing, or sexual arousal can stimulate a nipple discharge, as can stress.
Nipple discharge in women who are not pregnant or breast-feeding may not be abnormal, but it’s wise to have any unexpected nipple discharge evaluated by a doctor. Nipple discharge in men under any circumstances could be a problem and needs further evaluation.
Why Are My Nipples Leaking, When I’m Not Nursing or Pregnant? The discharge is probably nothing to worry about, Dr. Roshini Rajapaska, MD, explains. By Roshini Rajapaksa, MD
Leaking from the breast when you are neither pregnant nor nursing, galactorrhea, is is a not uncommon phenomenon in women, and is particularly frequent in women going through or menopause. The fluid leaking is almost always related to milk, but can vary greatly in color and consistency
If you haven’t been pregnant or nursing in a six-month period and you’re lactating or seeing any other type of discharge from one or both nipples, see your doctor.
A frequently asked question by pregnant women is: when do your breasts start leaking during pregnancy? While others do not notice any leaking until after the birth of their baby, some women produce colostrum, a yellowish, thick liquid in their breasts.
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Sometimes leaking breast but not pregnant can be serious, but it is most often normal. If you are still concerned, you are not nursing a baby and have nipple discharge, you should contact your doctor so that tests may be run.
For women who aren’t breastfeeding, the sight of nipple discharge can be alarming. But if you notice discharge from your nipple, there’s no reason to panic. While nipple discharge can be serious
Nipple discharge is common during your reproductive years even if you’re not pregnant or breastfeeding. Discharge is usually not serious. Still, it can be a sign of breast cancer, so it’s